"The Lost Christmas Eve” tells a modernized Charles Dickens-like tale of loss and redemption featuring nearly two dozen musical numbers.

Based on TSO’s fourth album and the final album in its Christmas trilogy, the 2013 tour features more than 100 shows in 67 cities across North America.

Tickets for the 3 p.m. show are $43-$73; tickets for the 7:30 p.m. show are $33-$73 at ticketmaster.com, the Van Andel Arena box office, or 800-745-3000. A portion of the proceeds will benefit God's Kitchen and Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids.

"The Fab 4" Beatles Tribute at FHFAC

"The Fab Four: The Ultimate Tribute" is playing at Forest Hills Fine Arts Center, 600 Forest Hill Ave. SE, at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16. The Fab Four delivers live versions of Beatles’ songs with three costume changes to represent the band's eras.

Live renditions of “Can’t Buy Me Love,” “Yesterday,” “Twist and Shout,” “Hey Jude” and more will be performed. Watch a preview of the show.

"Cirque de Noel" returns with its troupe of dancers, acrobats and contortionists to DeVos Performance Hall, 303 Monroe Ave. NW with three shows at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 17-19.

Acrobatic feats will be performed to the music of the Grand Rapids Symphony. Selections from Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker” and Bernard’s “Winter Wonderland” among others will be performed under the direction of conductor David Lockington.

Tickets start at $32 at DeVos Place box office, ticketmaster.com or 800-982-2787.

Sing-A-Long Trolley

Bring the whole family to sing classic holiday songs as you ride through the glowing sculpture park at Frederik Meijer Gardens, 1000 East Beltline Ave. NE, from Dec. 17-21. The Horse-Drawn Sing-A-Long Trolley is part of the Meijer Gardens' Christmas and Holiday Traditions Around the World exhibit. Carriage rides will pull you and other carolers along from 5:30-9 p.m. each evening.

Trolley rates are in addition to regular admission prices. Walk-up rates without reservations are $5-$8 per person. Seating is limited. Reserve the trolley for your family or group by calling 616-975-3151. Group rates and details at meijergardens.org.

Critter Barn Live Nativity

One of West Michigan's best kept secrets really shines this time of year. The Critter Barn is a nonprofit educational farm with hundreds of live animals children can pet and feed. During the Christmas season, a giant shining star is added to the barn where the farm hosts a live nativity scene complete with sheep, donkeys and other animals.

The free presentation includes a display and photography from Israel, a telling of the birth of Jesus, and a visit to the manger. The Critter Barn is located in Zeeland at 9275 Adams St.

The live nativity scenes are held at 11 a.m., and 1, 3, and 5 p.m. on Tuesdays through Saturdays. Full schedule and details at critterbarn.org.